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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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